Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Policy and Management
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Online Bachelor’s in Environmental Policy and Management Overview
Come back stronger, ready to make an impact on your career — and in the world. Earn your bachelor’s in environmental policy and become an asset to employers in a variety of fields.
- Explore the relationship between public and private sectors and society, economics, politics, and the environment.
- Examine the latest case studies and research as you learn from faculty with expertise in the environmental and sustainability fields.
- Shorten your path to a master’s degree with a graduate program pathway.
- Develop competencies for management with an optional concentration in business foundations. Gain practical experience through an optional internship.
Gain Skills That Employers Need
- Use research methods and tools to retrieve and analyze information and data.
- Become a socially responsible leader who can make strong decisions.
- Apply relevant concepts, theories, and principles to evaluate and recommend solutions for managing the environment.
- Assess environmental policy and law and its impact on local, state, and national systems and communities.
- Analyze global environmental issues.
Military Transfer Credit
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Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Courses focus on the environment in conjunction with science, economics, and policy.
In your first course, you’ll develop your degree plan with a faculty member to align your degree path with your career outcomes. Your program will culminate with a capstone course that builds upon all the courses taken in the program.
Sample Courses
- The Politics of Managing the Environment
- Socially Responsible Leadership
- The Economics of Environmental Management
- The Global Environment
- Constitutional Law
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Program Requirements
Concentration Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
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Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me about a time you had to interpret a complex environmental regulation or policy. How did you ensure your understanding was accurate, and how did you apply it?
- Tell me about a time you had to communicate complex scientific or policy information to a non-technical audience (e.g., community group, elected officials). How did you tailor your message, and what was their reaction?
- Tell me about a time you had to use data or research to support an environmental policy decision. How did you gather, analyze, and present that information?
- Tell me about a time when your personal environmental values might have conflicted with a policy decision or organizational directive. How did you handle that situation?
- The field of environmental policy is constantly evolving. Describe a time you had to quickly learn about a new environmental issue, technology, or regulation. How did you approach it?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Project Management
- Communication
- Management
- Coordinating
- Budgeting
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Research
- Digital Literacy
- Risk Analysis
- Investigation
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Environmental Knowledge
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who have terminal degrees
Faculty publications in 2024–2025
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.
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